Krishna M.
About Krishna M.
Krishna M. is an Associate Director and Regional Lead for Cloud and ICS Security at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and consulting across various industries. He has held leadership roles at notable companies including Cisco, Wipro, and NTT, and has a strong academic background with multiple MBA degrees.
Work at KPMG Australia
Krishna M. serves as the Associate Director and Regional Lead for Cloud and ICS Security at KPMG Australia. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the firm's initiatives in cybersecurity and cloud services. His responsibilities include leading projects that focus on innovation in Cloud Security, Edge Security, and Critical Infrastructure Services. He also plays a key role in formulating go-to-market strategies and productizing services for clients in the region.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and Consulting
Prior to his current role, Krishna M. held several significant positions in the cybersecurity and consulting sectors. He worked at NTT as a Principal Consulting and Business Development Leader from 2018 to 2020, focusing on Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure. Before that, he was with Wipro Limited as the APJ Senior Manager for Consulting, specializing in Cybersecurity, GRC, Networking, and Cloud Solutions from 2017 to 2018. His earlier experience includes a lengthy tenure at Cisco as the Global Consulting Lead from 2006 to 2014.
Educational Background
Krishna M. has a robust educational background in business and technology. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the London Business School, completing the program from 2016 to 2017. He also studied at AGSM @ UNSW Business School, where he achieved another MBA in 2016. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from Bharathiar University. Additionally, he participated in the Ignite program at Stanford University in 2014, focusing on General Management and Entrepreneurship.
Advisory Role and Contributions
In his advisory capacity, Krishna M. provides strategic guidance to Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Information Security Officers (ISOs) at major telecommunications companies, financial organizations, and utilities. He offers tailored cybersecurity strategies through his 'CISO as a Service' model, which addresses the varying maturity levels of organizations. His leadership in automated cybersecurity auditing and assessments has led to significant improvements in productivity and cost savings for his clients.